7 Stunningly Simple Quilt Block Tutorials

These quilt block patterns are easy to follow and look stunning on their own as single block projects or as a full-size quilt. These quilt block patterns are all a little bit different, so we hope we have featured one that speaks to your quilting heart. For those who are experienced in the quilting world, you know that it is a work of art. A lot of time, love and patience goes into every quilt block sewn together. However, some blocks are not quite as complicated as they may seem.

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Today we have brought you 7 quilt block tutorials that may look extravagant and complicated, but thanks to these great bloggers and their instructions, you will be putting them together in no time at all.

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1- Interlocking Seasons Block from The Parfait Café

2- Set In Circle Block from Free Motion Quilt Patterns

Sometimes we find that we get stuck in an old design? Maybe you are an experienced quilter but looking for a change, These stunning blocks will not only give you some variety in your quilting but also some new skills. Don’t be afraid to change your old habits and sewing patterns.

3- Celtic Twist Block from Made by Chrissie D

4- Flowering Snowball Block from Molly Flanders

5- Garden Fence Block by Hyacinth Quilt Designs

6- Frolic Variation Block from Sew Stormy

7- Up From Here Block from Sew Mamma Sew

Lots of Americans seem to think that May 5 is Mexican Independence Day, but that holiday actually falls on Sept. 16.

May 5 is the celebration of the Battle of Puebla, in which the Mexicans defeated the French in 1862. Independence Day marks the beginning of their fight for independence from Spain in 1810. That was the day of what’s known as El Grito de Dolores, or the cry of Dolores, for when the Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the church bells at his church in Dolores and declared that Mexico should be free from Spanish rule.

They would fight for their freedom until 1821 when they finally gained independence.

Fabulous Classroom has a little of the history and ideas for celebrating the holiday for all age groups. There’s also a link to a good video in that post about the real story of Mexican Independence Day.

Twinkl also has a good tops about the history and different activities, discussion ideas, crafts and foods that can be incorporated into lessons at school or used at home.

I also found a few pins that no longer link to a website but include good information on Mexican Independence Day, including some questions for students to answer based on the reading. You can find more printables and questions for kids from TX Homeschool Mama on Etsy (also available in Spanish).

You can find a lot more paid resources about Mexican Independence Day at Teachers Pay Teachers.

Mexican flag crafts are a fun option for celebrating Mexican Independence Day (though the current iteration of their flag has only been in use since 1968). Kids Activities Blog has a free Mexican flag printable and a few different ideas for decorating it including dot markers and torn tissue paper.

You can also find some great Mexican crafts at Red Ted Art. The post includes all sorts of Mexican inspired projects including Day of the Dead crafts, Frida Kahlo pinatas and upcycled musical instruments. I love the giant paper flowers they shared from Honestly WTF.

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